Tagged: cryptocurrency

May 17, 2019 @ 11:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Social media giant Facebook has reportedly set up a new fintech company that focuses on blockchain in Switzerland. According to Business Insider, the new fintech, named Libra Networks, with Facebook Global Holdings was named a stakeholder, was notably registered on May 2nd and aims to… Read More

May 17, 2019 @ 7:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital assets platform Bittrex announced earlier this week it has teamed up with Vodi X to host an upcoming Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) for Vodi X tokens. According to the duo, this IEO will officially stat on May 21st will be open fo 24 hours…. Read More

May 16, 2019 @ 10:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform announced on Thursday it topped $200 million in coin deposits in the course of ten months, as well as completed $1.2 billion in originated crypto loans. Founded in 2010, Celsius claims that it addresses the financial needs… Read More

May 16, 2019 @ 2:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced on Thursday it has launched two new key products to its consumer finance product line, which are Crypto Credit and Crypto Earn. Crypto.com reported that Crypto Earn gives users the freedom to grow their crypto assets and earn up… Read More

May 16, 2019 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BlockQuake, an upcoming U.S.-based digital asset exchange and marketplace, is reportedly aiming to launch in June 2019. Antonio Brasse, Co-Founder and CEO of BlockQuake revealed the exciting news on Twitter earlier this week.  Founded in 2018, BlockQuake describes itself as a fintech company that is… Read More

May 15, 2019 @ 11:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Tuesday it was officially expanding USDC crypto trading globally. Coinbase reported it now supports more than 100 countries, adding trading between cryptocurrencies to 50 new countries, and USDC stablecoin crypto trading now available in 85 countries. “Stablecoins like USDC have… Read More

May 14, 2019 @ 4:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UTRUST, a cryptocurrency payment solution designed to modernize the finance and payments industry, announced on Tuesday that customers in 184 countries worldwide will now be able to access its solution thanks to its partnership with open, trusted and transparent digital money platform, Uphold. UTRUST reported… Read More

May 14, 2019 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain software firm BitGo announced on Tuesday the launch of its new off-chain Clearing and Settlement Service for clients of qualified custodian BitGo Trust Company. According to BitGo, the Clearing and Settlement Service was designed to solve these critical issues and is offered to OTC desks,… Read More

May 14, 2019 @ 10:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Monday it has launched trading support for XRP for New York state residents. The announcement was made through the platform’s Twitter account. The tweet revealed: XRP (XRP) is now available to Coinbase users who are New York residents. New Yorkers… Read More

May 13, 2019 @ 9:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flexa, a new global network uniting retail and blockchain technologies, announced on Monday the limited launch of its network and mobile app, called SPEDN, to enable instant cryptocurrency payments in stores and online for retail merchants. The platform was created through Flexa’s new partnership with… Read More

May 13, 2019 @ 8:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bithumb announced on Monday the launch of its new global cryptocurrency exchange. According to Bithumb, the exchange will be incorporating multiple fiat currency trading pairs, as well as perpetual futures trading, with leverage up to 100 times. Bithumb explained: “The Open Beta version allows users… Read More

May 12, 2019 @ 6:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced last week that more than 30 crypto assets are now supported through its Coinbase Custody program. Coinbase reported that since the start of 2019, Coinbase Custody has rolled out support for over 20 new cryptocurrencies. The platform also revealed: “Over the… Read More

May 10, 2019 @ 10:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coinome, an India-based cryptocurrency platform, is reportedly set to shut down on May 15th. The digital currency site revealed the news on Thursday through its Twitter account. Coinome describes itself as a cryptocurrency platform that was built to offer feature-rich user experience with no compromise… Read More

May 10, 2019 @ 11:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wave Financial Group, a diversified holding investment and asset management firm that is focused on digital assets and blockchain technology, announced on Thursday the launch of its Select 20 Index, which will track performance of cryptocurrency asset classes. According to Wave, the Wave Select 20… Read More

May 10, 2019 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Abra, a U.S.-based all-in-one cryptocurrency wallet and exchange, announced on Thursday it has formed a new partnership with Plaid as well as withdrawal support for more cryptocurrencies. Abra revealed: “The road to cryptocurrency mass adoption will be paved by technology and design that makes moving… Read More

May 9, 2019 @ 7:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Korbit, CPDAX, and GOPAX, three cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, announced earlier this week their partnership with CrossAngle to enhance the reliability of their coin listings. According to the trio, CrossAngle has developed a data disclosure platform, Xangle to tackle these problems. Data gathered directly from… Read More

May 7, 2019 @ 1:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

China-based social media and payment app WeChat has reportedly updated its payment policy, which now states that those who engage in crypto trading will have their accounts terminated on the platform. According to CoinDesk, the policy was updated on April 30th and indicated that merchants… Read More

May 7, 2019 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global cryptocurrency exchange Liquid.com announced on Tuesday the launch of its new mobile app for pro crypto traders, Liquid Pro, which is now available on both Android and iOS. According to Liquid.com, the app is free to download globally, subject to country or region availability…. Read More

May 7, 2019 @ 7:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com announced on Monday it has officially launched after its beta launch earlier this year. The platform reported that it saw more than 150,000 users apply to use cryptocurrencies to buy and trade tokenized securities. It was revealed: “The launch includes a slick… Read More

May 3, 2019 @ 11:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced earlier this week its Coinbase Wallet service is now supporting Dogecoin (DOGE). According to Coinbase, the new Wallet update with DOGE support will roll out to all users on iOS and Android over the next week. “Wallet also supports the DOGE… Read More